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Comfort Crockpot Meals Tender Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

When I think of real comfort food, a hearty beef stew comes to mind. The kind where the meat practically melts with every bite and the vegetables taste like they've been kissed by rich broth. Making stew usually takes hours, but using a pressure cooker feels like bending time in the kitchen. It’s like getting that slow-cooked flavor without the wait, and I love that. This recipe is part of my growing list of Comfort Crockpot Meals that truly deliver on both flavor and ease. I’ve played around with lots of Stew Meat Recipes Crock Pot Slow Cooker Beef variations over the years, but this one is my reliable go-to. It takes the best of crockpot stew meat recipes and gives it that quick finish you only get with pressure cooking. So if you’ve been looking for Stew Meat Recipes Crock Pot Easy, this will make you smile. It’s one of the best beef stew crock pot recipes I’ve ever put together, a real kitchen win. Slow Cooker Beef Stew Meat Recipes sometimes feel like a big weekend project, but here you can have rich, layered flavors in less time. Of all my stew recipes crockpot inspired, this one might just become your favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stew beef, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Set pressure cooker to sauté and heat olive oil.
  2. Brown beef chunks in batches, then set aside.
  3. Add onion and garlic to pot, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Stir in carrots, potatoes, and celery.
  5. Return beef to the pot along with broth, tomato paste, herbs, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  6. Lock lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  7. Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  8. Optional: Stir flour with a bit of broth and whisk into stew to thicken.
  9. Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.

Notes

For even deeper flavor, add a splash of red wine with the broth. If you like peas or mushrooms, toss them in at the end after pressure cooking so they stay tender. This stew reheats beautifully, and in my opinion, tastes even better the next day.